Hyundai Equus 2015 User manual

OOWWNNEERR''SS

MMAANNUUAALL

Operation

Maintenance

Specifications

All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of pub-

lication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any

time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be

carried out.

This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes

descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equip-

ment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not

apply to your specific vehicle.

Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect

the performance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions

of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation

of regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or

state agencies.

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is

possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely

affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio

manufacturer's instructions or consult your EQUUS dealer for precautionary measures or spe-

cial instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.

CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI

TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.

These titles indicate the following:

✽✽NOTICE

This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.

SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

WARNING

This indicates that a situation may result in harm, serious injury or death to you

or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the

warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that a situation may result in damage to your vehicle or its equip-

ment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing EQUUS. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who

drive EQUUS. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each EQUUS we build is something of which

we're very proud.

Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new EQUUS. It is suggested that you

read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your

new car.

The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized

EQUUS dealer. EQUUS dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance

that may be required.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this EQUUS, please

leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.

any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor

America.

CAUTION

Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do

not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifi-

cations listed on Page 8-4 and 8-8 in the Vehicle Specifications and Consumer Information section of the

Owner's Manual.

Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts

1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are the

same parts used by Hyundai Motor

Company to manufacture vehicles.

They are designed and tested for

the optimum safety, performance,

and reliability to our customers.

2. Why should you use genuine

parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi-

neered and built to meet rigid man-

ufacturing requirements. Using imi-

tation, counterfeit or used salvage

parts is not covered under the

Hyundai New Vehicle Limited

Warranty or any other Hyundai war-

ranty.

In addition, any damage to or fail-

ure of Hyundai Genuine Parts

caused by the installation or failure

of an imitation, counterfeit or used

salvage part is not covered by any

Hyundai Warranty.

3. How can you tell if you are pur-

chasing Hyundai Genuine

Parts?

Look for the Hyundai Genuine

Parts Logo on the package (see

below).

Hyundai Genuine Parts exported

to the USA are packaged with

labels written only in English.

Hyundai Genuine Parts are only

sold through authorized EQUUS

dealerships.

A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L

A100A03L

Introduction

How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment

Safety features of your vehicle

Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag

Features of your vehicle

Keys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors /

Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.

Driving your vehicle

Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transmission / Drive mode integrated control system /

Brake system / Cruise control system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.

What to do in an emergency

Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.

Maintenance

Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /

Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

table of contents

Introduction

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . 1-6

Introduction

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your

vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can

assist you in many ways. We strong-

ly recommend that you read the

entire manual. In order to minimize

the chance of death or injury, you

must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words

in this manual to best explain how to

enjoy your vehicle. By reading your

manual, you will learn about fea-

tures, important safety information,

and driving tips under various road

conditions.

The general layout of the manual is

provided in the Table of Contents. A

good place to start is the index; it has

an alphabetical listing of all informa-

tion in your manual.

Sections: This manual has eight sec-

tions plus an index. Each section

begins with a brief list of contents so

you can tell at a glance if that section

has the information you want.

Symbols used in this manual

Warnings, cautions and Notices

✽✽NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or

helpful information is being provided.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol means to "Avoid"

or "Do not do anything".

Arrows

Indicates the location.

Indicates the action (pressing,

turning, etc.) or outcome of an

operation.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situa-

tion in which harm, serious bod-

ily injury or death could result if

the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation

in which damage to your vehicle

could result if the caution is

ignored.

Introduction

Your new vehicle is designed to

obtain maximum performance with

UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-

mize exhaust emissions and spark

plug fouling.

Your new vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having an octane

number ((R+M)/2) of 87 or higher.

For improved vehicle performance,

premium unleaded fuel with a Pump

Octane Rating of 91 (Research

Octane Number 95) or higher is rec-

ommended.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

hol) are being marketed along with or

instead of leaded or unleaded gaso-

line.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 10% ethanol, and do not use

gasoline or gasohol containing any

methanol. Either of these fuels may

cause drivability problems, including

hard to start, rough running at cold

start, malfunction indicator light or

damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any

kind if drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability prob-

lems may not be covered by the man-

ufacturer’s warranty if they result from

the use of:

1. Gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION

Never add any fuel system clean-

ing agents to the fuel tank other

than what has been specified.

(Consult an authorized EQUUS

dealer for further details.)

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the noz-

zle automatically shuts off

when refueling.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks

one time, otherwise the

Malfunction Indicator Light

“ ” will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap

is installed securely to pre-

vent fuel spillage in the event

of an accident.

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